AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Mobile Phone & Smart Phones category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Mobile Phone & Smart Phones – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 25.8056896266
74.1943103734
25%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 42
58
42%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 15%
Transactional 25%
Navigational 7%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
optus.com.au 20.02
telstra.com.au 12.48
amaysim.com.au 9.74
boost.com.au 7.98
felixmobile.com.au 5.16
lycamobile.com.au 4.9
everyday.com.au 4.61
samsung.com 4.39
kogan.com 3.94
dodo.com 3.42
others 23.36
  • optus.com.au - 20.02%
  • telstra.com.au - 12.48%
  • amaysim.com.au - 9.74%
  • boost.com.au - 7.98%
  • felixmobile.com.au - 5.16%
  • lycamobile.com.au - 4.9%
  • everyday.com.au - 4.61%
  • samsung.com - 4.39%
  • kogan.com - 3.94%
  • dodo.com - 3.42%
  • others - 23.36%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Optus leads with a 20.02% click share, closely followed by Telstra at 12.48%. Meanwhile, ‘others’ collectively hold a significant 23.36%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date optus.com.au tpg.com.au telstra.com.au lycamobile.com.au felixmobile.com.au kogan.com vodafone.com.au everyday.com.au amaysim.com.au dodo.com
2026/05/01 23.11% 6.27% 7.44% 7.65% 10.22% 4.7% 2.37% 3.12% 6.67% 3.49%
2026/05/02 23.91% 6.04% 4.31% 8.26% 11.74% 4.24% 2.22% 4.11% 7.06% 8.24%
2026/05/03 21.28% 6.95% 4.33% 7.7% 10.43% 4.28% 2.12% 4.36% 6.79% 12.29%
2026/05/04 21.43% 5.68% 4.4% 7.65% 9.63% 4.58% 1.6% 2.76% 6.64% 13.57%
2026/05/05 20.6% 4.88% 5.16% 7.42% 9.94% 4.2% 1.41% 2.69% 7.23% 14.3%
2026/05/06 24.61% 5.64% 4.57% 7.27% 8.45% 3.88% 1.9% 3.49% 8.39% 10.08%
2026/05/07 24.68% 6.9% 5.62% 6.87% 9.41% 4.75% 2.72% 4.12% 8.1% 4.14%
2026/05/08 23.01% 7.05% 5.75% 4.55% 9.6% 3.59% 4.22% 3.59% 8.26% 3.71%
2026/05/09 21.98% 7.22% 4.61% 6.44% 8.84% 3.17% 4.69% 3.83% 9.06% 7.89%
2026/05/10 21.7% 7.67% 4.22% 6.21% 8.55% 2.74% 3.6% 4.18% 8.04% 12.03%
2026/05/11 20.4% 6.41% 4.42% 6.7% 7.79% 3.47% 3.83% 2.77% 10.15% 12.3%
2026/05/12 17.85% 6.38% 6.63% 8.71% 8.57% 7.07% 4.6% 4.2% 9.1% 4.13%
2026/05/13 19.31% 7.66% 4.23% 8.98% 8.92% 5.86% 4% 3.81% 10.65% 4.04%
2026/05/14 22.91% 6.62% 3.18% 6.46% 9.37% 3.86% 3.33% 3.93% 10.46% 3.75%
2026/05/15 17.92% 7.27% 3.82% 7.76% 8.53% 6.04% 3.85% 4.04% 10.68% 4.49%
2026/05/16 15.95% 6.82% 3.99% 8.58% 9.38% 7.2% 2.78% 3.84% 10.12% 5.24%
2026/05/17 16.63% 7.78% 4.65% 8.2% 8.79% 6.88% 3.35% 3.65% 9.66% 4.74%
2026/05/18 15.93% 6.99% 4.6% 9.73% 8.7% 7.42% 3.65% 3.64% 9% 4.14%
2026/05/19 17.41% 6.87% 3.49% 9.54% 8.42% 6.61% 3.47% 4% 11.09% 3.92%
2026/05/20 17.63% 6.72% 3.17% 9.75% 9.67% 6.79% 3.8% 4.26% 8.8% 4.13%
2026/05/21 17.75% 7.35% 4.47% 8.9% 8.83% 7.94% 2.86% 4.03% 9.35% 4.4%
2026/05/22 17.04% 7.45% 4.93% 9.09% 9.17% 7.45% 4.12% 4.01% 9.76% 4.73%
2026/05/23 17.17% 7.64% 4.31% 9.23% 8.74% 6.52% 5.14% 4.17% 9.01% 5.14%
2026/05/24 18.44% 8.25% 4.51% 9.79% 8.22% 4.61% 5.89% 4.28% 9.64% 4.58%
2026/05/25 16.27% 9.06% 4.98% 9.8% 7.91% 4.61% 7.06% 3.41% 9.6% 4.44%
2026/05/26 17.47% 10.12% 5.69% 7.38% 8.1% 5.18% 4.73% 3.92% 9.53% 2.46%
2026/05/27 15.53% 11.29% 7.67% 6.77% 7.68% 6.02% 4.71% 3.83% 7.12% 2.47%
2026/05/28 19.68% 11.22% 6.72% 6.53% 8.22% 5.55% 4.98% 4.13% 6.04% 2.24%
2026/05/29 18.9% 11.26% 6.72% 7.05% 8.46% 5.29% 4.77% 4.55% 5.62% 1.91%
2026/05/30 17.14% 12.79% 7.95% 6.55% 8.11% 4.98% 4.27% 4.83% 5.4% 2.34%
2026/05/31 17.61% 11.96% 8.29% 8.22% 7.62% 6.02% 4.81% 4.72% 3.1% 2.82%
  • optus.com.au
  • tpg.com.au
  • telstra.com.au
  • lycamobile.com.au
  • felixmobile.com.au
  • kogan.com
  • vodafone.com.au
  • everyday.com.au
  • amaysim.com.au
  • dodo.com

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In May 2026, Optus began strong but saw a decline, ending at 17.61%. TPG’s share rose steadily, closing at 11.96%. Telstra fluctuated, finishing at 8.29%. Lycamobile and Felixmobile showed varied trends, ending at 8.22% and 7.62%, respectively. Kogan and Vodafone experienced ups and downs, closing at 6.02% and 4.81%. Everyday and Amaysim had moderate changes, finishing at 4.72% and 3.10%. Dodo’s share peaked mid-month, then dropped, ending at 2.82%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 170
2026/05/02 179
2026/05/03 176
2026/05/04 178
2026/05/05 178
2026/05/06 181
2026/05/07 183
2026/05/08 186
2026/05/09 192
2026/05/10 188
2026/05/11 194
2026/05/12 214
2026/05/13 204
2026/05/14 203
2026/05/15 210
2026/05/16 211
2026/05/17 213
2026/05/18 213
2026/05/19 203
2026/05/20 196
2026/05/21 197
2026/05/22 200
2026/05/23 196
2026/05/24 196
2026/05/25 218
2026/05/26 241
2026/05/27 234
2026/05/28 230
2026/05/29 229
2026/05/30 230
2026/05/31 230

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In May 2026, distinct advertisers on Google SERP rose from 170 to 230, peaking at 241 mid-month, indicating a dynamic advertising landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
telstra.com.au 2.79%
vodafone.com.au 1.78%
tpg.com.au 1.44%
aldimobile.com.au 1.24%
kogan.com 0.87%
boost.com.au -0.85%
samsung.com -1.17%
optus.com.au -1.42%
amaysim.com.au -1.44%
dodo.com -3.09%

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Telstra.com.au surged with a 2.79% click share increase, while dodo.com faced a 3.09% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date optus.com.au tpg.com.au telstra.com.au kogan.com felixmobile.com.au vodafone.com.au reebelo.com.au lycamobile.com.au everyday.com.au amaysim.com.au
2026/05/01 19.15% 4.4% 7.63% 6.34% 8.36% 2.84% 5.78% 4.69% 3.42% 6.5%
2026/05/02 20.69% 4.4% 4.84% 6.82% 10.73% 3.18% 2.85% 5.48% 4.62% 6.65%
2026/05/03 18.58% 6.8% 5.27% 6.64% 9.85% 2.95% 3.15% 5.07% 5.09% 6.18%
2026/05/04 18.42% 5.04% 5.4% 7.39% 8.66% 2.34% 4% 5.11% 3.44% 6.57%
2026/05/05 17.85% 4.27% 6.19% 7.26% 8.68% 1.62% 4.35% 5.15% 3.14% 7.11%
2026/05/06 19.97% 5.05% 5.03% 6.91% 7.47% 2.24% 4.41% 5.11% 3.87% 8.17%
2026/05/07 18.62% 5.47% 5.56% 7.5% 8.09% 2.66% 5.7% 4.63% 4.74% 7.1%
2026/05/08 18.16% 4.96% 5.98% 4.81% 7.64% 4.14% 6.68% 3.12% 3.77% 6.9%
2026/05/09 18.2% 5.63% 5.19% 5.03% 6.96% 4.69% 3.85% 4.57% 4.35% 8.22%
2026/05/10 18.33% 7.74% 4.67% 4.35% 7.05% 3.77% 3.37% 4.91% 4.65% 7.58%
2026/05/11 16.96% 5.99% 5.25% 5.15% 7.23% 4.13% 3.27% 5.18% 3.28% 9.02%
2026/05/12 14.56% 5.58% 7.17% 8.44% 7.72% 4.5% 2.88% 5.68% 4.46% 8.49%
2026/05/13 16.61% 6.01% 5.31% 7.56% 7.01% 3.64% 3.43% 6.01% 3.72% 9.08%
2026/05/14 17.68% 5.65% 3.98% 5.35% 7.22% 2.8% 3.89% 4.74% 3.92% 10.16%
2026/05/15 14.73% 5.48% 4.77% 8.27% 7.08% 3.99% 4.89% 4.57% 3.83% 8.76%
2026/05/16 12.97% 5.35% 4.66% 8.91% 8.04% 2.61% 4.93% 5.42% 3.67% 9.19%
2026/05/17 13.52% 5.82% 5.73% 8.44% 6.81% 3.15% 4.4% 5.04% 3.55% 8.66%
2026/05/18 12.3% 5.42% 5.7% 9.34% 7.08% 3.73% 5.33% 6.03% 3.59% 8.05%
2026/05/19 13.93% 4.84% 4.75% 8.57% 6.45% 3.49% 5.23% 5.77% 3.66% 9.76%
2026/05/20 14.11% 4.65% 4.57% 9.12% 7.38% 4.85% 3.91% 6.04% 4.34% 7.86%
2026/05/21 14.48% 5.62% 5.64% 10.1% 7.58% 3.28% 5.3% 5.57% 4.05% 8.66%
2026/05/22 14.19% 6.07% 6.21% 8.94% 7.8% 4.47% 5.2% 5.76% 4.14% 9.33%
2026/05/23 13.89% 5.81% 5.13% 8.3% 7.07% 5.5% 4.48% 5.86% 4.64% 8.68%
2026/05/24 14.76% 6.45% 5.59% 6.02% 6.29% 6.28% 3.84% 6.18% 4.93% 9.56%
2026/05/25 12.79% 7.13% 5.6% 5.9% 6.44% 8.27% 5.87% 6.1% 3.54% 9.51%
2026/05/26 13.29% 7.91% 6.24% 6.23% 6.46% 5.75% 4.93% 4.56% 4.06% 8.77%
2026/05/27 12.23% 9.01% 8.28% 7.7% 6.35% 4.9% 5.1% 4.05% 3.91% 6.41%
2026/05/28 15.31% 9.5% 7.41% 6.88% 6.64% 5.1% 5.27% 3.98% 4.34% 5.12%
2026/05/29 15.24% 8.85% 7% 7.12% 6.79% 4.97% 5.58% 4.33% 4.72% 4.64%
2026/05/30 13.77% 10.33% 8.76% 6.51% 6.78% 4.65% 6.05% 4.06% 4.95% 4.64%
2026/05/31 13.9% 9.76% 8.88% 7.52% 6.62% 6.03% 6% 5.42% 4.9% 2.52%
  • optus.com.au
  • tpg.com.au
  • telstra.com.au
  • kogan.com
  • felixmobile.com.au
  • vodafone.com.au
  • reebelo.com.au
  • lycamobile.com.au
  • everyday.com.au
  • amaysim.com.au

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Optus started May strong but declined, ending at 13.9%. TPG rose steadily, finishing at 9.76%. Telstra fluctuated, closing at 8.88%. Kogan peaked mid-month, ending at 7.52%. Felixmobile saw a dip, closing at 6.62%. Vodafone improved, finishing at 6.03%. Reebelo remained stable, ending at 6.0%. Lycamobile fluctuated, closing at 5.42%. Everyday.com.au showed slight growth, ending at 4.9%. Amaysim peaked mid-month, then dropped, closing at 2.52%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Telecommunications Mobile Phone & Smart Phones - Last month
  1. 1
    Best Mobile Plans on Telstra Network | May 2026 https://www.finder.com.au

    Find a Cheap Mobile SIM Card. Use Our Table to Find More Data For Less.

  2. 2
    Order iPhone 17e Today | Get $200 Off at Optus | Ends 17/5 https://www.optus.com.au › iphone17e-offer › get-$200-off

    On iPhone 17e when you stay on an eligible SIM plan over 36 mths. Ends 17/5. Terms apply. Pay over time, interest free with OptusPay on an eligible Optus SIM plan. See offer now.

  3. 3
    Southern Phone SIM Plans - Great Value SIM Plans https://www.southernphone.com.au

    Unlimited National Talk And Text. 5G Speed Cap, Fair Use Policy and T&Cs Apply. No lock-in contract. All Our Plans Include $50 International...

  4. 4
    Try Telstra Pre-Paid - Want flexibility? Go Pre-Paid https://www.telstra.com.au › telstra › prepaid

    Try Pre-Paid on Australia’s most reliable mobile network. For most of our plans, you can choose between an eSIM or a physical SIM card.

  5. 5
    25GB for $12.50/mth https://www.tpg.com.au

    Switch and Save with TPG — Unlimited talk & text to standard AU phone numbers plus great mobile data inclusions. Connect with...

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In the competitive landscape of mobile telecommunications, five standout PPC ads capture attention. Finder.com.au highlights affordable Telstra network plans, while Optus tempts with a $200 discount on the iPhone 17e. Southern Phone offers value-packed SIM plans, Telstra promotes prepaid flexibility, and TPG entices with a budget-friendly 25GB plan.

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